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mixed blessing

/ˌmɪkst ˈblɛsɪŋ/

Meanings
noun
Something that has both good and bad features.

Examples :

"Winning the lottery was a mixed blessing: the money solved many problems, but it also created new ones with family and friends. "
outcome situation value

Related Words

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features noun

/ˈfiːtʃəz/ /ˈfitʃɚz/

One's structure or make-up: form, shape, bodily proportions.

"Her most striking features were her bright blue eyes and high cheekbones. "

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something noun

/ˈsamθɪŋ/ /ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

An object whose nature is yet to be defined.

"My friend told me there was something in the box, but I didn't know what it was yet. "

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lottery noun

/ˈlɒtəɹi/ /ˈlɑtɚi/

A scheme for the distribution of prizes by lot or chance, especially a gaming scheme in which one or more tickets bearing particular numbers draw prizes, the other tickets are blanks.

"My friend bought a lottery ticket for the chance to win a new car. "

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created verb

/kɹiˈeɪtɪd/

To bring into existence; (sometimes in particular:)

"You can create the color orange by mixing yellow and red."

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winning verb

/ˈwɪnɪŋ/

To conquer, defeat.

"The football team won the championship game, winning their rivals. "

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blessing verb

/ˈblɛs.ɪŋ/

To make something holy by religious rite, sanctify.

"The priest will bless the new school building to ensure its protection and good fortune. "

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friends noun

/fɹɛn(d)z/

A person other than a family member, spouse or lover whose company one enjoys and towards whom one feels affection.

"John and I have been friends ever since we were roommates at college.   Trust is important between friends.   I used to find it hard to make friends when I was shy."

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family noun

/ˈfɛm(ɘ)li/ /ˈfæm(ɪ)li/ /ˈfæm(ə)li/

A group of people who are closely related to one another (by blood, marriage or adoption); kin; for example, a set of parents and their children; an immediate family.

"Our family lives in town."

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problems noun

/ˈpɹɒbləmz/ /ˈpɹɑbləmz/

A difficulty that has to be resolved or dealt with.

""Many students have problems understanding fractions." "

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mixed verb

/mɪkst/

To stir together.

"Mix the eggs and milk with the flour until the consistency is smooth."

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solved verb

/sɑlvd/ /sɔlvd/

To find an answer or solution to a problem or question; to work out.

"The detective solved the mystery of the missing cat. "

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money noun

/ˈmʌni/

A legally or socially binding conceptual contract of entitlement to wealth, void of intrinsic value, payable for all debts and taxes, and regulated in supply.

"The government uses money to pay teachers' salaries. "